The country’s economy is in a ‘precarious’ position, ‘we must adapt accordingly or risk lagging behind: Dr Forau BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands economy is in a ‘precarious’ position, ‘we must adapt accordingly or risk lagging behind. That’s, according…
BY INDY MAEALASIA VOTE counting for the three (3) constituencies of Honiara and its wards has faced delays, attributed to venue space limitations, according to election officials. Schedule to kick start yesterday, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Chief Electoral…
BY INDY MAEALASIA LOCAL stakeholders who actively participated and observed the country’s first ever historical joint election on Wednesday 17th have voiced their satisfaction. Speaking to Island Sun at the multi-purpose hall counting center yesterday, Malaita Provincial Youth Council’s observer, Maverick…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Trial into the case of a young female accused of lying to two separate women and obtaining over $20,000 from them is set for July 22-26. On Tuesday this week the matter was mentioned in the Magistrate…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a 17-year-old juvenile who was arrested for killing a 37-year-old male at Kukum Heights in March this year was further adjourned for April 30 for the accused to take his plea. The matter was…
BY MORRIS NAFU The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says it is ready for the rollout of the 2024 national joint election. This welcomed assurance comes as the nation heads to the polls tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17. SIEC confirmed all…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Four of nine men accused of assaulting and damaging properties in Savo in February this year have been released on bail. Jacob Gore, David Bane, Patterson Lugasia and Thomas Fenli were bailed $500 each by their sureties.…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a man accused of having sexual intercourse with an underage girl in 2022 has adjourned for April 19. The suspect is expected to take his plea at this date. In the previous hearing, defence…
BY MORRIS NAFU Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) launched its newly look and official website for information for public digital users on Friday April 12. The newly upgraded website aims to provide broader and background information on the elections. The…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Court has cancelled the warrant of arrest issued to one of the accused in a case involving allegations of attempting to export illegal drugs. Beatrice Umea had a warrant of arrest issued out for her when she…